Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Terrace Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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3135 Campus DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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San Mateo Terrace, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Mateo Terrace Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Mateo Terrace area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Bonnie Brae Terrace priced from $1,750. 1950 Ivy St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,275. Here are the most affordable San Mateo Terrace apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bonnie Brae TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo Terrace, CA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo Terrace area is the $3.68 price per square foot 2 Bedroom A Model at West 5th in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $3,512. The second greatest value San Mateo Terrace apartment is the 2x1 Model at Belmont Square Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West 5th2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$3.68
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.05
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$4.04
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.85
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier 11BR,1BA$3.72
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.25
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a1BR,1BA$4.20
2727 EdisonClaremont1BR,1BA$4.46
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.69
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.79

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San Mateo Terrace, San Francisco, CA

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Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Terrace Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Mateo Terrace?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Mateo Terrace is under $3,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo Terrace?

The cheapest apartment in San Mateo Terrace is 1950 Ivy St which is listed at $2,275, while the average apartment in San Mateo Terrace costs $4,516.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Mateo Terrace?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in San Mateo Terrace that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Mateo Terrace?

Cheap apartments in San Mateo Terrace have an average cost of $1,016 which is $3,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Mateo Terrace.

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